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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.44 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.44 and 106.68 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.44 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.44 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.44 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 43,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038.98/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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